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Sporobolus airoides - Alkali Dropseed, Alkali Sacaton (Seed)

Sporobolus airoides - Alkali Dropseed, Alkali Sacaton (Seed)

$6.00

  • Sporobolus airoides - Alkali Dropseed, Alkali Sacaton (Seed)
    • Sporobolus airoides - Alkali Dropseed, Alkali Sacaton (Seed)

    Sporobolus airoides - Alkali Dropseed, Alkali Sacaton (Seed)

    $6.00 Excl. tax

      PLEASE PLANT RESPONSIBLY Please protect the delicate balance of our native ecosystems by not sowing seeds in parks and nature preserves or wilderness areas.Available in store: Check availability

      Bunchgrass native to arid portions of southern CA, including deserts. Excellent for erosion control and for hot dry spots. Graceful pinkish seedheads catch the light. Does well in clay soil.

      Details

      Plant Characteristics
      Species NameSporobolus airoides
      Common NameAlkali Dropseed, Alkali Sacaton
      Plant TypeGrasses/Grass-Like
      Height by Width3ft. x 3ft.
      Flower ColorNone
      Flowering MonthsApril, May, June, July, August, September, October
      Sun ExposureInland-Sun
      Water RequirementLow
      Soil TypeAny
      Sowing SeasonSpring/Summer
      Sowing Difficulty Level*Easy
       
      Sowing Rates
      1 oz300 sq ft
      1/4 lbs1200 sq ft
      1/2 lbs2400 sq ft
      1 lbs7260 sq ft
      5lbs per acre

      * Sowing difficulty levels:
      • Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment
      • Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination
      • Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination

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